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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Atlanta, GA | Posted: March 4, 2019
Communications Officer II
Health & Well-Being
Summary Sentence:
Learn more about caring for your body, mindfulness, or how petting dogs can reduce your stress level throughout the month of March!
Full Summary:
Learn more about caring for your body, mindfulness, or how petting dogs can reduce your stress level throughout the month of March!
Focus on Your Well-Being this March with Health InitiativesWelcome to the third month of the year! March is a great time to enjoy the warmer and longer days. It is also a great time to focus on yourself and your health and well-being before the start of midterms! Health Initiatives created a variety of programs and services to help you re-center and refocus so you enter into your midterms with a clear head and healthy heart!
National Nutrition Month is here! This month is dedicated to helping you shift your thinking from diet culture to finding foods that satisfy you and your senses. Learn how to choose foods that are satisfying to you and each of your senses. Disregard the shoulds and the should nots and consider taste, texture, aroma, temperature, appearance, volume and choose what will be most satisfying to you. You can check out all the events our dietitians have been cooking up for the month at healthinaitiaves.gatech.edu/nutrition.
Did you know that every Monday at 4:00 p.m., Health Initiatives hosts mindful Mondays in the Student Center, Juniper Room? All students are welcome to drop in during the one-hour-long event to color or participate in guided mindfulness exercises. “Mindfulness is being awake in your current experience rather than dwelling on the past or anticipating the future,” said health educator Sarah Morales. “It helps alleviate the stress and anxiety you may be feeling as a college student.” No appointments or registration is needed for this event. For more information about the different resources we provide related to mindfulness, check out http://healthinitiatives.gatech.edu/well-being/mental/mindfulness
Everyone is invited to the next pet therapy date on March 5th from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. during the Campus Services CARNIVALE event in the Student Center. Pet therapy is a guided interaction for all members of the Georgia Tech community with trained (and really cute) dogs. “Interacting with therapy dogs has been proven to lower blood pressure, lower cortisol levels, and improve [your] sense of belonging,” said health educator Jocelyn Resnick. Find out more about pet therapy at http://healthinitiatives.gatech.edu/pet-therapy.
Learn how get the best sleep of your life during the SleepWell@Tech week. This program runs from March 4th-8th and brings awareness to the importance of sleep for your overall health and well-being. HI health educator and event co-creator JaPeera Edmond’s said, “Lack of sleep or poor sleep habits can lead to a host of negative health outcomes. ... It is important that students know what these outcomes are and how they improve their sleep, which in turn can improve their quality of life.” To learn more about this week of events go to healthinitiatives.gatech.edu/sleep.
Get a jump start on your spring break during Safe Spring Break Week. This week is focused on teaching you how to stay healthy and safe during your upcoming spring break week. You can also pick up some free swag to get you ready for the week ahead. The kick off takes place Monday March 11 and runs through Friday, March 15th. For a full list of events check out healthinitiatives.gatech.edu/springbreak.
Learn how to "adult" during the adulting series. This series explores finances, healthy eating, purpose, professionalism, and other life skills providing you with the essential skills and knowledge to be a successful adult. The first session is March 14th and discusses interviewing, resumes and finances in partnership with C2D2. The second session is March 28th and teaches techniques to incorporate physical activity into your busy schedules. Both sessions take place from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. in the Student Center Piedmont room. Learn more about this program at healthinitiatives.gatech.edu/adulting.
The next Foundations of Finance session starts March 25th. This five-week course empowers both undergraduate and graduate students to save, budget, avoid debt, invest and spend wisely. Registration is required and slots fill quickly. You can register and learn more about this series at healthinitiatives.gatech.edu/finance.
Don’t forget to join Health Initiatives for a Ted Talk discussion on topics pertinent to societal influence on health and well-being - BYOL (bring your own lunch). This month you will be discussing the popular talk, Me Too is a Movement, Not a Moment by Tarana Burke on March 12th from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. in the Student Center room 343.
We understand that Georgia Tech can be extremely busy and stressful, but taking time for yourself to relax and improve your mental health and well-being is more important than any assignment (yes, we said it). Take a small chunk out of your day and stop by one (or all) of these amazing programs—you won’t regret it! For a full list of programs and events go to healthinitiatives.gatech.edu.
